Ted Burton MLB Draft 2024: Top 5 landing spots for Texas A&M star ft. Baltimore Orioles

Ted Burton is enjoying a successful college baseball campaign since joining the Texas A&M Aggies this season. The ex-Michigan Wolverines star played his part in taking the Aggies to the College World Series finals, featuring as their starting second baseman on several occasions.

In his sophomore season with the Wolverines, Burton was the No. 8 overall MLB Draft prospect in the Big Ten Conference, as per D1 Baseball. That season, he scored 10 home runs and 53 RBI at an average of .251.

His senior season with the Aggies has seen him achieve similar individual success, scoring 9 home runs and 44 RBI at an average of .290. He also moved from second base to first base after signing with the Aggies this season.

He currently does not feature in the Top 100 MLB Draft prospects. But he can prove to be a handy pick for MLB teams who are not be able to land a second baseman like Travis Bazzana or Christian Moore.

Here's a look at five potential landing spots for the Aggies senior.

Top 5 landing spots for Ted Burton in the MLB Draft 2024

#1. Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles have one of the strongest farm systems in the MLB today. Burton can benefit from heading to Baltimore and improving his skillset in the minor leagues, ultimately playing as an infielder in the major leagues.

Given the Orioles will get two picks in the first round of the MLB draft, Burton presents a good option for the Orioles to improve their hitting lineup.

#2. San Diego Padres

The Padres give Ted Burton a chance to indulge his California roots. The fact that they will get the 25th overall pick in the first round of the MLB Draft leaves them with a few options. Burton presents a solid option for their farm system.

#3. Oakland Athletics

The Athletics are unlikely to pick Burton as the fourth overall pick in the draft. However, they can benefit from signing him in a later round as a strong addition to their farm system with the ability to fill in for the starting line-up during injury troubles.

#4. Atlanta Braves

The Braves have a reputation for turning young players into stars. Picking Burton and involving him in his farm system can help the Braves prepare further for the future by moulding a talented hitter.

#5. Los Angeles Dodgers

Ted Burton is unlikely to start as an infielder for the Dodgers next season. However, he can be a useful addition to their farm system, potentially moving to a different MLB team when the time comes. Of course, that's in case the 2020 World Series winners don't have space for him in the line-up.